While in Spain, reasons for paying a visit to Malaga are many, but some of the more important ones that will be etched in your memory are mentioned below:

Malaga’s Location

Malaga is situated perfectly as the gateway that leads to the Costa del Sol (the Sunshine Coast). Its location provides for the best spots for day trips, as a visit to the beautiful cities of Seville, Cordoba and Granada can easily be made from here. Malaga truly gives you the benefit of a very sophisticated culture and an agreable modern world, all while just sitting back and relaxing at the fine beaches out there. So it isn’t really important whether you fall into the category of party people, or prefer reading a book or even opt for sporting adventures. At Malaga, you will feel completely welcome!

People

The people of Malaga (the malagueños) are ever-smiling, warm and very friendly. The malagueños, are also good at partying hard. They rarely consider themselves as sad, and there’s no reason why you should treat them so. Malagueños totally love the food they eat, and it’s very unusual not to find them gathered at pubs, restaurants and cafes, where they truly revel in their enjoyment… at their best cracking hilarious jokes and telling of their antics.

The Climate

Sun in Malaga shines for about 320 days annually, so just taking it easy and being at your most relaxed on the seafront out there is what you would ideally feel like doing! The good weather of Malaga is principally due to its geographic situation: while is mountains protect the city from extreme cold, the Mediterranean Sea provides a cooling breeze during the hot summer months. The average temperature of Malaga is around 22 degreess celsius, so it also really doesn’t matter which time of the year you visit Malaga – it’s always a delight!

Gastronomy

Malaga is rich in its food culture. With a variety of food such as sea food, dessert wine, gazpacho, etc. at its disposal, you can actually call Malaga a haven for food lovers. There are many cafes, bars, and eateries, which you can visit to sample the quality of their fare. Be sure that you try out the pescaito frito (a malagueño dish of fried sardines). Another must visit would be to a bodega (a wine cellar), where wine is poured directly from the barrel, rather than from the bottle.

Exhibitions

Malaga is well known as the “City of museums” as it has more than 20 of some note, many of which are located in the same area. The modern art and religious art housed in these museums is a veritable treat for your eyes. Malaga was also the birthplace of Pablo Picasso and so a lot of his works are on display in the city. The most notable museum for Picasso is the Picasso Museum.

Malaga has a rich and varied culture. In its history of 3000 years it has been home to various cultures, and the blend of these has made a unique and a distinct character upon Malaga. Added to this, some cultural event or another is always taking place in the city. With a variety of festivals and exhibitions, theatrical events and concerts as well as music and dance, Malaga has created an identity of its own. Witnessing the festive seasons such as Semana Santa, the Feria de Agosto or the Fiesta Mayor are an absolute must! Javier Melendez produces content for many Spanish related websites such as the Spanish-Talk site. His recent work is entitled “March Real – the Spanish National Anthem”.